Rendez-vous in Argelès-sur-Mer

Down on the Mediterranean sea-side, in the extreme south of France, a 7 kilometre long sandy beach awaits you. Here, the Pyrenees flow into the sea creating the "Côte Vermeille", which stretches to the Spanish border through Collioure and Banyuls-sur-Mer. Situated in the heart of Catalan country, 20 minutes from Perpignan and the foothills of the Albera, Argelès-sur-Mer awaits you.

On the seafront there's the 12ha pine forest and 3km long tree-fringed promenade to discover and stroll around. To the south in the direction of Collioure, you will find the scenic harbour and then a small tiny paradise known as le Racou (meaning corner in Catalan).

Texts referred to it from as early as the 9th century. The fortified town was connected with the kings of Aragon and Majorca in the 13th and 14th centuries and the village finally became part of French territory in 1659.

A typical village is a colourful and eccentric environment with a Catalan accent decorated and filled with warrens of narrow streets, there's the crenellated tower church (14th century), the ramparts and city walls made of 'cayroux', the traditional market, craft industry and festivals.

There's an ideal port of call in a new harbour that's been equipped with 750 moorings and is now providing all types of services: refueling, maintenance, fittings, a sail loft and boat repairs.

Just a few short miles from Cape Béar, you'll certainly enjoy mooring your boat here for several days, right in the heart of the Catalan region.

A 'canton' or distrcit, is collectively about 8 villages at the foot of the Albères, of which Argelès-sur-mer is the main town. The villages are conveniently gathered to allow you to explore a great number of itineraires based on culture, leisure activities and active sports (35 sites, walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding holidays available).

How to get there?

By motorway :

If travelling from the North => A9 Motorway: exit ‘Perpignan Sud’, then expressway to Argelès-sur-mer (20km).

If travelling from the South => A9 Motorway: exit ‘Le Boulou’. Argelès is 18km by taking the expressway.

By road:

If travelling from the North => Narbonne – Perpignan, then RD 114 Perpignan – Argelès

If travelling from the South: RD 114 from Cerbère, or RD 618 from Le Boulou

In Argelès-sur-mer, quality is synonymous with the tradition of a welcoming atmosphere and conviviality, as first category Tourist Office (open all year round, 7 days a week, 8.30am to 8pm in July and August) is always at your service.